Pad Thai is the typical American gateway drug to Thai food, leading the way to curries and spicy Thai soups. It’s Thai comfort food and I knew that it would be even more of an American crowd-pleaser in pie format with a sweet peanut crust.

This was the best year ever for our tomato plants. They grew like crazy and all summer long I could head outside and pick fresh ones to pop in my mouth like candy. With the coming of the first frost (boo!), we knew that time was up for our tomato plants and we collected all of the green tomatoes we could save.

Jonathan planned (still plans) to make fried green tomatoes with them, because that’s what you make with green tomatoes, right?

Last night, my family and I sat around the table eating apple pie bison chili and talking about deep things – like how much we liked the chili. We talked about how I made the apple pie bison chili in a similar way to more traditional chilis, but with chopped apples instead of tomatoes and with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom in addition to the chili powder. We debated over whether the chili was spicy enough – Jonathan would make it spicier, but my son and I thought it was perfect. We ruminated on the sweetness – with a touch of brown sugar, this chili is ever so slightly sweet, not dessert sweet. We then moved on to talks of last year’s neighborhood chili cookoff and how I really wanted to enter my apple pie bison chili in this year’s contest. I believe that it’s a winner!

Don’t worry, we did get past talking about the chili (it was tough!) and moved on to hearing how my son had picked weeds at his school’s garden that day and fielding questions like, “How is how toilet paper made?” and “Why do some trees not lose their leaves?” You can bet that after dinner we spent some time with our friend, Google. Sadly, Mom and Dad don’t really know everything.

These sweet cornmeal deep fried pickles sprinkled with powdered sugar and drizzled with sticky honey are meant to be served hot. When I arrived at a going-away party with the fried pickles, the oven was occupied and the pickles could not be reheated immediately. I was surprised to see that people started eating the pickles cold and LOVED them; knowing that the fried pickles would be even better warmed up, my friends practically threw the pickles in the oven for me. The crunch of the sweet cornmeal plays well with the tart and tangy pickles to create a completely addictive combination.

These pickles work as an appetizer, but they shine as a surprise dessert! Hold the eye rolls, please. I kid you not – these fried pickles actually work for dessert! Don’t knock them until you try them!

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Pie crust, even on savory pies, is always the same; it’s flaky and tastes like butter or is made of crushed up graham crackers or Oreos. This pie crust breaks the mold. It is made with rye flour and caraway seeds and tastes like flaky rye bread. Inside the rye crust, you’ll find corned beef and sauerkraut in a Swiss cheese and Russian dressing sauce. The whole thing is topped with crunchy rye bread crumbles and more cheese. This, my friends, is a Reuben pie – a hearty, meaty, unforgettable meal for anyone who loves the classic deli sandwich.

I got the idea for the Reuben pie from Teeny's Tour of Pie. I'm beyond impressed with Teeny, the book's author. She wanted to master the pie, so she took to the road and learned from pie makers in all of the best pie shops in the country. She then put all of the information she learned into a book packed with great recipes and tips! Her pie crust recipe is going to become my new go-to crust!

Hasselback potatoes (named after the restaurant at the Hasselbacken Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden) are a showstopping cross between thick-cut fries and loaded baked potatoes. They have the same appeal as pull-apart bread – ripping off pieces is irresistible! Each piping hot potato piece is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

After experiencing cheddar cheese crackers made with just one ingredient, I wondered why we mess around with flour or butter or anything else in cheese cracker recipes. These cheddar cheese crackers taste just like crunchy cheese. They are super crisp and couldn’t be any easier to make. Plus, they are gluten-free!

How to Make One Ingredient Cheddar Cheese Crackers

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http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2014/01/one-ingredient-cheddar-cheese-crackers.html/feed5Super Bowl Seven Layer Dip As You Have Never Seen It Beforehttp://www.cupcakeproject.com/2014/01/super-bowl-seven-layer-dip-as-youve-never-seen-it-before.html
http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2014/01/super-bowl-seven-layer-dip-as-youve-never-seen-it-before.html#commentsTue, 07 Jan 2014 03:07:10 +0000Stefhttp://www.cupcakeproject.com/?p=16578

You won’t need chips for this Super Bowl seven layer dip crepe cake. Each of the seven layers of dip is separated by a savory cornmeal crepe (to get the corn chip flavor). Just slice off a piece of “cake” for the ultimate seven layer dip experience.

How to Make Super Bowl Seven Layer Dip Crepe Cake

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